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Re: Science Fiction (was Re: Transit Time to Mars)
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Date: 
Sat, 25 Dec 1999 15:41:16 GMT
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Larry Pieniazek <lar@voyager.net> wrote:
> library with me is out, that only leaves borrowing individual books. Run
> the numbers here with me, if you would. I have to get to the library in
> my home town, when it's open... rummage around for a best seller, which
> won't be there, and then get on the waiting list, go back again when it
> comes in, and go back AGAIN when I'm done. That's three trips.

True, that can be a problem. You can skip the first part by using an online
catalog, though. Most decent-sized libraries have them these days.


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  Re: Science Fiction (was Re: Transit Time to Mars)
 
(...) Last time I checked, most libraries don't fit in the overhead compartment, much less under the seat in front of you. :-) So taking the library with me is out, that only leaves borrowing individual books. Run the numbers here with me, if you (...) (27 years ago, 25-Dec-99, to lugnet.off-topic.geek)

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